It’s probably nothing. Just a playful post on social media from a random Volvo account celebrating an obscure concept car from the early aughts. It couldn’t possibly mean that Volvo is actually going to build the thing … right? The post in question went live on the Volvo Cars Heritage Facebook feed last week, and … Continue reading “QOTD: is Volvo planning a low cost, electric Robotaxi rival?”
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A study found EV drivers cause more accidents than those of gas and diesel cars EVs cost more to insure and repair than gas and diesel vehicles Data shows EVs are still driven less on average than gas or diesel vehicles EV drivers in Europe are more likely to be at fault in crashes than … Continue reading “Study: EV drivers more likely to be at fault in crashes”
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Solid European Midsize Luxury Electric SUV Is it possible to judge the quality of a car by the sound of the driver door being closed? Does it feel solid and make a resounding thunk? If these are a couple of your check boxes when shopping for a quality car, then the 2024 Audi Q4 Sportback … Continue reading “Road Test: 2024 Audi Q8 Sportback E-tron Quattro”
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Lease deals get all the hype, but some people still want to own the car they’ve made all those payments on. If that’s you, and you’ve been waiting for interest rates to drop, you’re in luck: there’s a bunch of great plugin cars you can buy with 0% financing this month! As I was putting … Continue reading “All the EVs (and one PHEV) you can buy with 0% financing this October”
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With an operating weight scratching at 50,000 lbs., the recently revealed HEVI H65L is the largest battery electric wheel loader available in the North American market today. The new HEVI H65L has a rated load capacity of more than 14,300 lbs., a bucket capacity of 5.5 cubic yards, and more than 47,000 pound-feet of breakout … Continue reading “North America’s largest electric wheel loader: HEVI H65L arrives at dealers”
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Nissan Leaf batteries are getting a second life Nissan expects to use the battery packs from about 50-60 Leafs The project is projected to reduce yearly carbon dioxide emissions by up to 3.7 tons Used Nissan Leaf batteries will help power the automaker’s U.S. headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee. The automaker announced Thursday that it is … Continue reading “Nissan Leaf batteries get second life at automaker's headquarters”
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Global mining and metals company Fortescue is driving the technology behind massive, all electric heavy equipment solutions with an all-new 6 MW DC fast charger that can charge this massive haul truck’s 1,900 kWh battery in less than thirty minutes. (!) Jointly developed by Fortescue and heavy equipment giants Liebherr, the 6 MW (6000 kW) … Continue reading “Lightning fast charger: Fortescue 6 MW DCFC for electric heavy equipment”
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Electronics giant Siemens has launched its RapidSBx switchboard, designed to address the need for power distribution to feed commercial switchboards for rapid EV charging station deployment. The UL891 switchboard offers a streamlined design for charging stations and various commercial electrical infrastructure anywhere an outdoor switchboard is needed to comply with green initiatives. This includes urban … Continue reading “Siemens unveils power distribution switchboard for EV fast chargers”
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National Grid had proposed a technology-neutral “electrification rate” that would have offered a discounted rate to high-volume electric consumers, whether the power demand was coming from an efficient heat pump, inefficient electric resistance heat, or even a pool heater. Environmental activists, advocates for low-income households, a solar industry group, the state energy department, and the state attorney general all … Continue reading “Mass. regulator orders National Grid to set lower winter rate for heat pumps”
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Caterham is turning to Yamaha to help develop its Project V electric sports car, the company announced Wednesday. A production version will use a Yamaha-developed powertrain, as well as technology from the Japanese company for “vehicle motion control,” according to Caterham. A prototype is being developed by Tokyo R&D, an engineering company with experience building … Continue reading “Yamaha to help develop Caterham Project V electric sports car”